Everybody can put their pencils down. After making three trades in as many days, the Sixers are done making deals with the NBA's trade deadline passing on Thursday afternoon. Let's …
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February 6, 2025
Philadelphia Sixers
Source: Sixers not expected to pursue Ben Simmons if he reaches buyout with Nets
With rumors swirling that former Sixers No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons could soon reach a buyout with the Brooklyn Nets, a source told PhillyVoice on Thursday evening that the …
Philly News
To kick off year that’s ‘all about housing,’ City Council introduces legislation to cut upfront fees for new tenants
In a push to address affordable housing barriers, City Council introduced legislative packages Thursday that would reduce red tape for new builds and lower upfront costs for renters. Councilmember Rue …
Philly News
Philly public school students have made some academic gains, but still lag behind nationally
Philadelphia's public school students have made some gains following a nationwide, post-pandemic academic slump, but they still lag behind U.S. averages on test scores. The National Center for Education Statistics, …
The Sixers are signing 26-year-old wing Chuma Okeke to a 10-day contract, a source confirmed Thursday afternoon. ESPN first reported the agreement. Okeke, who stands at 6-foot-6 and weighs 229 …
An 18-year-old Temple University student died Tuesday after sustaining critical injuries during Sunday night's celebrations of the Eagles' NFC championship. A statement from the university acknowledged Tyler Sabapathy's death, but …
Health & Fitness
On Super Bowl Sunday, fans are at higher risk of cardiac events, car crashes and other traumatic injuries
On Super Bowl Sunday, cardiac events, car crashes and traumatic injuries go up, research shows. Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is preparing for a potential influx in patients when the Philadelphia …
Philadelphia Eagles
Eagles’ C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Reed Blankenship say they’re the best safety duo in the NFL
The 2024 Philadelphia Eagles had no shortage of recognition for their play on the field, whether that was Saquon Barkley running for over 2,000 yards, Zack Baun earning a Defensive …
In the same Camden neighborhood where federal marshals once warned a future governor it wasn't safe to walk 30 yards to his car, Cooper University Health Care on Tuesday broke …
Philadelphia Sixers
Source: Sixers’ Caleb Martin-Quentin Grimes trade with Mavericks finalized with amended compensation
The Sixers have completed their trade with the Dallas Mavericks with amended compensation, a source confirmed to PhillyVoice on Thursday afternoon. Marc Stein was first to report that the Sixers …